FRIDAY, SEPT. 9

Roblin Steel Coffee

Club meeting

Demetri’s, Lake Shore Drive, Dunkirk, 8:30 a.m.

Pillar of Fire Fellowship indoor yard sale

221 Lake Shore Drive West, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also a basket raffle. All proceeds benefit the Buffalo/Niagara Honor Flight.

South Dayton United Methodist Church

rummage sale

South Dayton Fire Activity Hall, 34 Maple St., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also a bake sale. All proceeds benefit the missions of the church.

St. John’s United Church of Christ hot dog sale

733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. Hot dogs, chips and beverage for $3; chili dog, chips and beverage for $4.

Investiture ceremony for SUNY Fredonia

President Stephen H. Kolison, Jr., Ph.D.

Rockefeller Arts Center, King Concert Hall, 1 p.m. Guest speakers New York Interim Chancellor Dr. Deborahh F. Stanley, student speaker France Souneka Charles and Donato J. Tramuto. All students, faculty, staff, friends of the university and stakeholders are invited to attend. Attendance is free, but anyone who wishes to attend must register at fedonia.edu/inauguration

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy citizen

science survey

Celoron Park, Celoron, 1 p.m. Informational session to learn how to differentiate beneficial, native aquatic plant species from invasive, problematic species. Pre-registration by calling 716 664-3266 required to participate in the on-water training portion. Must bring own kayak or canoe and life jacket.

Westfield First Friday special event – Lincoln Festival

Street Fair on Main Street, Westfield, 5 to 8 p.m. Live music, kids’ games, wine, food, vendors, more. Abraham Lincoln is brought to life by Ron Carley and will meet those in attendance and have his picture taken during the event.

Reception for “Independent Motion: Twelve Animated Films from Around

the World”

SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marion Art Gallery, 6 p.m. Includes 2D, 3D, stop-motion and virtual reality animated films from artists in the UK, Serbia, Ukraine, Portugal/Spain, Ireland, Bolivia/Germany, the US, the Netherlands and China.

An Evening of Piano and Viola with

David and Ann Rose

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 7:30 p.m. general admission $15, Opera House members $13, $10 students.

Fredonia Festivals presents: Red, White and Blues

“Midnight Recovery,” 4:30 p.m. at 64 On the Rocks; “Grosh,” 6 p.m. at American Legion Post 59; “Dr. Z and the Blues Remedy,” 8 p.m. at the Beaver Club.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 10

Sinclairville History Fair

7:30 a.m. until fireworks at 9 p.m. Pancake breakfast, grand parade, car show, food stands, craft show, dancing, music, tours, buggy rides, museum open all day. Pie contest at 11 a.m. at the Sinclairville Fire Hall. Pies must be made from scratch using any fresh fruit. Rules available at the Sinclairville Superette and the Sinclairville Free Library. Karaoke contest 3 to 5 p.m., cash prizes, no entry fee. Limit of 20 contestants, first come, first serve. To register, call Tracy at 716 673-5526.

Fredonia Farmers Market

The Fredonia Farmers’ Market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday mid-May through October on Church Street, downtown Fredonia. It features a variety of vendors, with special events TBA. A number of vendors accept EBT, NYS Farmers Market Nutrition checks and WIC vegetables and fruits checks.

Westfield Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market

Moore Park, center of Westfield, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Locally grown produce, meats, baked goods, food products, craft items and more. Prepared foods suitable for breakfast and lunch and hot and cold beverages are also available. The Westfield Flea, an antiques and vintage market, is on the other side of the park. Abraham Lincoln (Ron Carley) and Mary Todd Lincoln (Tina Carley) will tour the Market, flea market, local downtown shops, ride on the horse-drawn carriage and visit children at the Patterson Library’s story hour. Lincoln will vist tropps at the 9th NY Calvary’s Civil War reenactment/encampment in Moore Park and visit the special Grace Bedell family exhibit at Lake Shore Center for the Arts.

Pillar of Fire Fellowship indoor yard sale

221 Lake Shore Drive West, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also a basket raffle. All proceeds benefit the Buffalo/Niagara Honor Flight.

AHN Westfield Memorial Hospital community walk

Event begins and ends at AHN Westfield Memorial Hospital, 9 a.m. to noon. Walk begins at 10 a.m. Complimentary healthy snacks provided to walkers and all guests. Free health screenings, COVID-19 vaccines available. Magician, balloon animals, healthy cooking demonstration with recipes, take photos with an ambulance and a fire truck. Fund-raiser raffle tickets for major prizes are $10 each or 3 for $20. Call 716 793-2338 for tickets. Also gift baskets available to win.

South Dayton United Methodist Church rummage sale

South Dayton Fire Activity Hall, 34 Maple St., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also a bake sale. Bag sale at noon. All proceeds benefit the missions of the church.

Westfield Quilters’ Guild meeting

Westfield Presbyterian Church, Portage Street, fourth floor, 10 a.m. Program: Attic windows by Dianne Stanton. Bring panels and be prepared to create an Attic Windows quilt. Members and visitors are welcome.

Community Clothes Closet grand opening

Westfield Presbyterian Church, Portage Street, 10 a.m. Clothes for children and adults will be available for prices ranging from 25 cents to $2 to $3.

Annual Wild Wind Folk Art and Craft Festival

Warren County Fairgrounds, 371 Barton Run Road, Pittsfield, PA. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. Inspired folk art, traditional American crafts, handmade collectibles, fine art, live music, foods, children’s activities, demonstrations, magician, birds of prey, farmers market and more.

Audubon Community Nature Center Little Explorers: “Mammals,” program for children 3 to 8 with an adult

1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown from 10 to 11:30 a.m. $8 adults, $6 Nature Center members and children 3 to 8. Paid reservations required. See auduboncnc.org. Limited enrollment.

Fredonia Festivals presents: Red, White and Blues

Taste of Fredonia, food vendors, craft vendors, RWB merchandise. “Growlers Blues Band,” noon at Barker Common Gazebo; “Beer Crate Blues Band,” 1 p.m. at Heenan’s Irish Pub; “Jammin’ Gypsies,” 2 p.m. at Coughlan’s; “The Cold Stares,” 3 p.m. at Barker Common Gazebo; ” Willy May,” 5 p.m. at Fred’s; “Mo Porter” at 5:30 p.m. at 64 On the Rocks; “JT Blues Band,” 6 p.m. at Muldoon’s/Tully’s; “Shaky Ray Blues Band,” 7 p.m. at Domus Fare; “Two Towns,” 8 p.m. at Old Main Inn; “Jony James Band,” 9 p.m. at EBC West; ” KrossBones,” 9:30 p.m. at 64 On the Rocks; “Silver X-treme,” 10 p.m., Valentine’s.

Lakeshore Humane Society Saturday open adoption hours

The Lakeshore Humane Society, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk, will hold open adoption hours from noon to 3 p.m. The public is welcome to see the dogs and cats in need of loving homes. Tours of the facility will not be given. Individual appointments are available throughout the week by leaving a message at 716 672-1991; press “1” for dogs or “2” for cats. One must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet. The Cat’s Meow Boutique will be open for purchases by the public. For details, call 716 672-1991.

Art & Architecture – Tuthankhatum: The Last Exhibition

1891 Fredonia Opera House, 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 students.

Patterson Library presents: Literary Circle book club meeting

40 S. Portage St, Westfield, 6:30 p.m. Selection: “Miss Lonelyhearts” by Nathaniel West.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal

The Trinity United Church, located at Erie Avenue and Park Street, Gowanda, will host a take-out only free community meal at the Park Street entrance from 4 to 6 p.m. The menu is TBA. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary. Drive East Main to Railroad Avenue and then down Park Street, following the signs, or walk up.

Fredonia Festivals presents: Red, White and Blues

Chautauqua County Historical Society’s annual Gala – “An Evening with the Lincolns”

McClurg mansion, 6 to 8 p.m. Features food and beverages and is a fundraiser for the Historical Society. $50 per person.

Full Moon Paddle Across the Lakes Meet at Cassadaga Beach at 6:30 p.m. Call Evergreen Outfitters for rental 716 783-2266 or bring kayaks or canoes. Personal flotation devices (life jackets) required per state law.Free for CWC and CLA members, suggested donation of $5 per individual or $10 per family for non-members.

1891 Fredonia Opera House Cinema Series

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House presents “Where the Crawdads Sing,” 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6.50 for Opera House members/seniors, $5 for students,

SUNDAY, SEPT. 11

City of Dunkirk Fire Department and the Dunkirk Professional Firefighters Local 616 annual 9/11 Ceremony

Fire Headquarters, 311 Eagle St., Dunkirk, 9 a.m. Public is welcome.